Each of the products have their pluses and minuses. What I liked most about the Glad SimplyCooking Microwave Steaming Bags was the sturdiness of the bag. It sits on the counter, and in the microwave, like a bowl. If you’re really in a hurry, and not worried about presentation, you can just serve right from the bag. And to make it easier to get to the food, the top of the bag above the steam vents can be torn off after removing from the microwave.

A few things before I get into this episode: A little gratuitous self-promotion. I'm in a contest for Glad SimplyCooking Microwave Steaming Bags. If I'm voted the "steamiest" chef, the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation will get $30K. It would be amazing if I could win them this money (just don't tell the JDF that I love Cold Stone ice cream.) Vote

Glad SimplyCooking Microwave Steaming Bags hit grocery and mass merchandise stores nationwide in July, available in 10-count packages at a suggested retail price of $2.99. For more information, including suggested recipes, preparation tips and a demo video, visit .

I bought these **Glad SimplyCooking Microwave Steaming Bags** just recently. I've since found out that they have been around for years. Normally, I use a steamer basket for vegetables, or I...

"Our research indicates that the moms who have tried this product, love it," said Priscilla Tuan, marketing manager for Glad. "With fewer families sitting down at dinner tables where vegetables are served3, we believe Glad SimplyCooking Microwave Steaming Bags, because they make serving vegetables easier, can really help families get a nutritious and even tasty meal," she said.

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Product: SimplyCooking Microwave Steaming BagsPrice: $3.79Total calories: Calorie-free cookingManufacturer: The Glad Products CompanyThe Position: In today's busy world, getting fresh, good tasting food on the table doesn`t have to slow you down thanks to new Glad SimplyCooking Microwave Steaming Bags. No waiting for water to boil, no messy pots and pans to clean.Analysis: Before getting into the use of this product, I will calm any fears about its safety.Cancer causing chemicals (phthalate, diethylhexyl apitate) that are added to traditional bags made with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) can sometimes leak into food when microwaved. According to Davide Viola, Glad's senior brand manager, they have formulated a bag that does not use PVC plastics at all. These bags are heat resistant and FDA approved as microwavable food-safe plastic.This product is extremely user friendly as it:Worried? I had the same reaction . . . until I made the beef stroganoff (with low-fat sour cream). It was good, and I was sold. Then I started throwing anything I could find into these bags, which were especially effective with corn on the cob.Alternative: Products like Steammm! In The Pouch Frozen Vegetables are of a similar concept, however they use PVC and offer no versatility. Ziploc's Zip'n Steam bags are comparable and come in two different sizes but are a little more difficult to work with.Take it or leave it: This new product will help quicken healthy cooking. It does, though, create waste after use.Suzanne Carere is a registered dietitian, associate professor at George Brown College and manager of nutrition and wellness at HealthWithCare, .

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Glad SimplyCooking Microwave Steaming Bags not only provide moms with a convenient way to get flavorful vegetables on the dinner table more often, they also are a contemporary take on the traditional bagged lunch, enabling portability and easy preparation for a nutritious meal in minutes at work. In addition, the bags can also be used to store vegetables in the refrigerator before or after cooking.

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The Position: In today's busy world, getting fresh, good tasting food on the table doesn`t have to slow you down thanks to new Glad SimplyCooking Microwave Steaming Bags. No waiting for water to boil, no messy pots and pans to clean.

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"Studies continue to show that despite understanding and awareness of the many inherent benefits of eating vegetables, consumption continues to be low," said Elizabeth Pivonka, president and CEO of Produce For Better Health. "And with consumers using convenience as a reason, Glad SimplyCooking Microwave Steaming Bags provide the perfect solution by making preparation quick, easy and delicious."